Indianapolis Residential Water Sampling and Testing

Some contaminants found in drinking water have been linked to cancer and other toxic human health conditions. Many contaminants have no taste, odor, or color. If you have any concerns about your drinking water, have it tested. Testing options run from basic coliform bacteria testing to more advanced microbiological and chemical testing. Aegis tests drinking water for clients purchasing a new home, drilling a new well, or various other purposes. By focusing on sample integrity and quality procedures, Aegis delivers accurate results promptly. Aegis is capable of testing your water for:

• Drinkability/potability
• pH
• Hardness
• Volatile Organic Compounds
• Radon
• Metals
• Pesticides/herbicides
• Many Others

Frequently Asked Water Testing Questions

Do I need to test my water?
Possibly, it depends on whether a public water system or a private well supplies your water. All public water systems in the U.S. must comply with the EPA’s standards and regulations. EPA regulations that protect public water systems do not apply to privately owned wells or other individual water systems. Generally, it is unnecessary to test your water if a public water system supplies it. However, the public water system does not test the water at each house served. Be aware that aging water pipes and solder may release lead into the water supply. You can contact your local public water company to request a Consumer Confidence Report, also known as a water quality report.

Owners of private wells are responsible for ensuring that their well water is safe. If a private well supplies your water, the EPA recommends having your well tested once a year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH. If you suspect other contaminants, be proactive and test for those as well.

Can I collect my sample?   
Most testing laboratories or services will supply sample containers for collection. Use the containers provided to you and carefully follow the instructions to collect, preserve, and handle water samples. If you collect a water sample, you will need to take that sample to a lab. Results may be inaccurate if the samples are collected improperly. We do not have a lab on-site. For Aegis to submit a sample for you, analyze the data, provide a report, and guide you towards next steps, if any, one of our employees must collect the sample and deliver it to the lab.  

How much does it cost to get my water tested?
The cost depends on which tests you need and how many. State and local health or environmental departments often test for nitrates, total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and pH. If you want a professional to collect the samples and have them tested for these contaminants, call our office, and we will prepare a cost proposal tailored to your specific needs.

Drinking Water Links:

EPA Drinking Water http://www.epa.gov/safewater/index.html